Stratford Career Institute - Online Learning

Stratford has been the career education institute of choice for hundreds of thousands of students.

As an innovative career education institute, we pride ourselves on offering a range of diverse distance education programs designed to meet the needs of our students and the job market.

We continually review and enhance our curriculums so that they encompass the latest industry information. Students enrolled in our career education programs can be sure that they are receiving up-to-date, practical information that will give them the competitive edge when applying for jobs.

The career education programs we offer are designed to offer:

Convenience and Flexibility

High Quality Learning

Guided Support

Affordability

Start your new career with one of Stratford Career Institute's many distance education programs. You could earn your career diploma in as little as six months, or take up to two years if you prefer. Enroll in our career education programs online now!

Stratford Career Institute’s Landscaping and Gardening course can put you on the path toward a money-making career creating stunning natural environments. Our distance education landscaping and gardening training program can show you how to use elements such as plants, flowers, groundcovers and rocks in ways that intrigue and beautify homes, commercial establishments, parks and more. Whether you want a new career, or simply want to enhance your current skills for personal use, our Gardening and Landscaping course can help you reach your goals.

Stratford Career Institute’s Art course can cultivate your talents into marketable skills. Our Art course is an innovative distance learning program that can develop your painting and drawing techniques. You can learn strategies for composition, blending, color mixing, layering and much more. You can gain knowledge on how to channel your talents into a lucrative, well-respected career. Whatever type of career your creativity craves, Stratford’s Art course is an affordable investment in your future.

As a flexible alternative to courses offered at typical floral design schools, Stratford’s Florist/Floral Design program allows you to train at home, in your spare time. There are never any formal classes to attend and you work at your own pace. Developed by professionals, our syllabus encompasses floral design courses in theory, color, floral care, structure, drying and much more. You can learn everything you need to obtain an entry level position in floral arranging and design. In as little as six months you could be creating beautiful works of art for florists, wholesalers, funeral homes, grocery stores, wedding suppliers or even start your own business.

Whether you want a new career or a fun and creative hobby, Stratford’s Sewing and Dressmaking course can help you to cultivate your talents. Developed by design industry professionals, the dressmaking and sewing course covers pattern making, fabrics, closures, embroidery, sewing for children and much more. Our course can also teach you how to create beautiful home decorating items including tablecloths, pillows and curtains. Enroll in our Sewing and Dressmaking course now for your chance to earn an attractive salary or extra income while expressing your fashion savvy and artistic talent.

Through our unique distance education program, you can learn as you would from traditional interior decorating classes. Stratford’s Interior Decorating course encompasses lessons in design, color schemes, lighting, furniture, wall coverings and much more. So what’s the Stratford difference? You can study on your own schedule and at your own pace, without having to disrupt your current job or family responsibilities. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way to a new career!

Learn more about how to become a video game designer with Stratford's home study Video Game Design course. Our comprehensive curriculum can help you take the first step toward a number of exciting entry level video game design careers. Other video game design schools require expensive computer equipment or make you commit to hours of classes, but Stratford's training methods allow you to study at home in your spare time - no expensive equipment required!

Stratford’s distance education Photography course covers both the latest camera techniques and lessons on how to develop your artistic talents. Stratford can help you prepare for a creative, high-paying career working in a photography studio or camera shop, doing freelance photography work, or starting a business of your own as a professional photographer. Enroll today for your chance to earn an attractive salary while expressing your creativity in a technical profession that is always in demand.

Stratford Career Institute can put you in the driver’s seat towards a new money-making career with our distance learning Auto Mechanics course. Stratford’s practical home study tools can help you develop your technical skills. Our high quality curriculum is designed to let you quickly apply what you learn. Now you can train at home in your spare time for a fraction of the cost of a conventional auto repair school.

In contrast to conventional ATV or motorcycle repair schools, Stratford enables you to study at home, in your spare time, using our proven learning methods. Our home study ATV/Motorcycle Repair course features in-depth lessons on tools, engines, lubrication, cooling systems, clutch, tires, and much more. From transmissions to troubleshooting, this training program can teach you the mechanical and technical skills necessary to obtain a well-paying job in ATV and motorcycle repair.

Developed by professionals, Stratford’s Small Engine Repair course covers a broad range of topics that can set the groundwork for a successful career. You can learn how to identify problems, troubleshoot and repair all types of small engines including lawn equipment, snow blowers, personal watercraft and more. In as little as six months you could be working in a small engine repair shop or be on your way to managing your own repair business!

Created by professional locksmiths, our Locksmith training course covers the specific techniques and strategies employed throughout the industry. Learn about keys and key cutting, deadbolts, combination locks, electromagnetic locks, alarms, automotive locks and much more. The best part is that you can train at home in your spare time. In as little as six months, you could have the skills to become a contributing member of a professional locksmithing team, or even start a business of your own.

Stratford’s Beauty Care course can help you gain fundamental cosmetology and esthetics education. Study when you want, where you want and how you want. Developed by professionals, the curriculum covers hairstyling, manicures, pedicures, massage, skin care and much more. Whether you want to work in a hair salon, spa or as a beauty care supplier, Stratford can help you on your path to success. In as little as six months you could be employed in an entry level position, earning an attractive salary while enjoying fascinating work helping others to look and feel their best.

Whether you are looking to cope with stress in your own life or have an interest in helping others through a career as a relaxation therapist, Stratford’s Relaxation Therapist course is an optimal choice. This step-by-step course can teach you how to help others eliminate stress and find tranquility in their lives through a variety of relaxation, stress management, and massage techniques. The best part is that you can train at home in your spare time. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way to helping others live longer, healthier lives.

Stratford Career Institute offers business management training that can improve your credentials and salary prospects with your present employer or give you a great start toward a new, money-making career. Stratford’s Business Management course is unique in that you can gain practical knowledge you can put to use no matter what type or size of company you want to work for. The best part is that you can study at home in your spare time. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way to a rewarding, new career!

This innovative distance learning course can help you improve the prospects for your business or help you embark on an exciting new venture as a small business owner. Stratford’s in-depth Start Your Own Business course curriculum was developed by profitable entrepreneurs and covers all you need to know about owning and operating your own lucrative business. Developed by professionals, this course is designed to help you gain practical knowledge that can quickly be applied in the workforce. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way to a rewarding, new career!

Stratford Career Institute’s Administrative Assistant/Secretary distance learning course can give you the knowledge you need to work as an administrative assistant in corporate offices, medical or law offices, schools, government agencies, financial institutions and other companies and organizations. Stratford’s proven secretarial training methods can help you acquire the organizational and managerial skills required to take advantage of this dynamic and high-in-demand field. Don’t miss your chance to earn an attractive salary while enjoying exciting work as a member of an executive team.

Stratford’s Cooking and Catering course is the affordable alternative to traditional, more expensive cooking schools. Developed by professionals in the field, this course features a high quality curriculum comparable to traditional cooking classes and catering schools, yet it is fraction of their cost. With Stratford, you can learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, without disrupting your current job or family commitments. From broiling to basting, panning to pastries, soups to safety, Stratford can help prepare you for a fulfilling career in food industry or catering.

Stratford’s Child Day Care Management course can help you work toward a rewarding career that expresses your love of children and serves the needs of today’s working parents. Traditional child care courses are expensive and inflexible in regards to your current job or family commitments. At Stratford, you can get the child care training you need right at home. You study at home when it is convenient for you. Our practical training means you can quickly apply what you learn to work in a child care atmosphere or even start a business of your own.

Put your love of children to work with Stratford Career Institute’s distance learning Early Childhood Education course. In contrast to conventional early childhood education classes, Stratford’s correspondence course enables you to train at home in your spare time. Students can gain practical knowledge about nurturing and teaching young children during their most formative years. Here is your chance to earn an attractive salary in a high-demand field, while expressing your love of young children and dedication to their healthy development.

Stratford’s Teacher Aide Training program is a unique distance education teacher aide course. Through this program, you can learn the skills necessary to provide a nurturing educational environment for children by learning more about educational support, conflict resolution, leadership skills, working with parents and much more. Teacher aides provide invaluable classroom services and our distance learning program can start you on the right path towards this rewarding and high demand career.

Turn your passion for the environment into a rewarding new career with Stratford’s Conservation/Environmental Science distance education course. Students can get instruction on a full spectrum of environmental conservation and sustainability topics, including learning about ecosystems, biodiversity, renewable energy and pollution and more. Now you can train at home in your spare time to earn more about how to safeguard, enrich and improve the environment.

Stratford Career Institute’s distance learning Accounting course can put you on the path toward a new money-making career. Our innovative training methods allow you to study at home in your spare time. Your accounting career training can include learning a broad range of accounting functions and topics including ledgers, journals, balance sheets, payroll, financial statements and more. Here is your chance to earn an attractive salary in the fascinating and growing field of accounting.

Learn bookkeeping from home and be on your way toward a new money-making career in as little as six months! With Stratford Career Institute’s long distance learning Bookkeeping course, you can conveniently train at home in your spare time. If you have always wanted to acquire marketable bookkeeping skills, but did not have the time or the money for conventional business training courses, Stratford is your ideal choice. This is your chance to earn an attractive salary performing vital tasks that must be undertaken by every business in North America.

Created by professionals, Stratford’s affordable Home Inspector course encompasses a curriculum comparable to conventional home inspector schools. The difference? Each lesson can be conveniently completed at home, without disrupting your current job or family life. Through this course, you can learn how to inspect and evaluate sites, interiors, exteriors, plumbing, electrical systems, heating equipment and more. You can also gain valuable insider knowledge on the business and legal side of the industry.

At Stratford, we bring affordable funeral service education right to your home. Our program combines traditional funeral service training with distance learning mortuary science courses. The in-depth curriculum encompasses topics such as funeral customs, caskets, death notice writing, funeral home management, embalming and more. Developed by funeral directors, this Funeral Service Education course teaches you how to support the bereaved and help them during difficult and stressful times. Train at home in your spare time and in as little as six months, you could be well on your way toward a new career!

Stratford’s distance learning Veterinary Assistant course could prepare you for a rewarding career working in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, zoo, university or other environment that requires a background in animal sciences. Developed by professionals, our Veterinary Assistant course can teach you the procedures and skills necessary to bring health and comfort to animals and their owners. You can train at home, in your spare time, without disrupting your current job or family responsibilities. This in-depth course can help you quickly work toward a rewarding career supporting the activities of the veterinarians and technicians.

Stratford’s Pharmacy Assistant course can prepare you for a rewarding and career in this fast-growing field. You can learn more about how to be an integral part of the health care system, working alongside pharmacists, assisting customers and performing essential clerical duties. This course is an in-depth program covering medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, legal issues and much more. Learn more about how you can train at home in your spare time with his comprehensive medical course!

A child psychology education can prove helpful in many different career paths, including teaching, counseling, health care, law enforcement - even parenting. Now you can upgrade your knowledge exponentially with Stratford Career Institute’s Child Psychology education program. Our innovative program enables you to conveniently study at home in your spare time using our proven distance learning methods. Well-rounded, in-depth child psychology education from Stratford can give you insight into genetics, behavior, development, theories and much more.

Our Medical Transcriptionist correspondence course can prepare you for a fulfilling job interpreting and transcribing dictation from physicians and other health care providers. Through this in-depth course, you can learn the skills necessary to support healthcare providers in their medical, surgical and diagnostic practices. Enroll in Stratford’s at-home Medical Transcriptionist course now for your chance to earn an attractive salary while enjoying exciting work as a member of a medical team. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way to a rewarding, new career!

Stratford Career Institute’s distance learning Psychology/Social Work course is the ideal choice for today’s busy individual. Students can study relevant social psychology concepts in detail as a means to develop skills associated with effective helping. This course also includes in-depth study a variety of social work careers. There are no set classes and you train at home in your spare time using proven learning methods perfected by Stratford, an innovative leader in home study.

Physical therapy aides are in high demand as careers in health care continue to grow. A physical therapy aide can be essential in helping individuals receive the care they need to recover from injuries or continue to live active lives. Stratford's Physical Therapy Aide training offers instruction on the fundamentals, including: understanding medical terminology, scientific principles, patient preparation and physical therapy modalities. Learn more about how you can train at home in your spare time!

Stratford’s Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist course educates those who desire to join the in-demand field of addiction counseling. The course curriculum was created by professional who share with you the theories, techniques and strategies necessary to help individuals dealing with substance abuse and dependency. Through this distance learning course, you can train at home in your spare time to learn more about how to help those who are addicted to drugs and alcohol, and help them identify and manage problems related to their addiction.

Stratford’s Medical Billing Specialist training course can prepare you for a number of medical billing careers. From learning about different types of insurance to understanding complex coding terminology, Stratford can help you learn the skills you need to work toward a rewarding, new career in medical billing and coding. Our convenient home study program allows you train at home in your spare time. Learn more about how Stratford’s program can help you take the first step toward a rewarding career as medical billing specialist.

Medical office assistant training through Stratford Career Institute can put you on the path towards a new money-making career. Our distance education Medical Office Assistant course can prepare you for a rewarding profession as an integral part of a medical team. As part of your medical assistant training, you can learn what it takes to support the professional and administrative needs of a physician’s office, medical clinic, hospital or insurance company. The best part is that you can study at home in your spare time. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way to a rewarding, new career!

Stratford's Health Care Aide course was designed to help individuals learn the fundamentals of providing support and care to those in need of medical care. This course covers a broad range of topics including learning medical terminology, reporting and documentation, patient safety, healthcare settings and more. Your Stratford Health Care Aide home study course can be a stepping-stone toward an exciting career working for a doctor’s office, hospital, clinic, retirement home, or home health agency. The best part is that you can study at home in your spare time. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way to a rewarding, new career!

The role of a Dental Assistant is becoming increasingly important as dental procedures and techniques become more complex. Stratford's Dental Assistant training can help you learn a variety of both medical and administrative skills that can help you work toward a number of exciting dental assistant careers. With our convenient home study program, you could learn what it takes to be a respected and successful member of a dental team. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way toward a rewarding, new career.

Whether you simply want to develop your literary talents for your own personal satisfaction, or wish to start toward a new money-making career as a published author, Stratford Career Institute’s Creative Writing course is an ideal choice. Stratford allows you to train at home in your spare time using our proven home study learning methods. Developed by professional writers, our Creative Writing course offers unique, in-depth insight on how to grow and nurture your expressive talents. Here is your chance to perfect your creative and technical skills and perhaps turn them into cash by selling your stories to publishers.

This distance education course can cultivate your literary talents and help you learn the art of writing books for children. Created by professional authors, our Writing Stories for Children course covers story and plot development, poetry, verse, themes, techniques and much more. You can gain in-depth knowledge on the many styles and genres of children’s books including picture books, non-fiction books, plays and chapter books. Here is your chance to perfect your creative and technical skills and perhaps turn them into cash by selling your stories to publishers. The best part is that you can study at home in your spare time. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way to a rewarding, new career!

Stratford’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program begins very simply for true beginners, and then gradually progresses to a more advanced level. The curriculum covers basic conversational English, reading, writing, measurements, time, money and more. Successful completion of this practical ESL program can greatly enhance your confidence and your career opportunities. Train at home in your spare time, using proven learning methods perfected by Stratford, an innovative leader in home study. Stratford’s instructors are only an e-mail or toll-free call away if you need assistance.

French language skills can certainly make an employee more valuable. Perhaps you, or someone you know, are looking to upgrade your French language skills. If so, there is no better method than Stratford Career Institute's French as a Second Language (FSL) program.This course begins very simply for true beginners, and then gradually progresses to a more advanced level. Now you can train at home in your spare time, using proven learning methods perfected by Stratford, an innovative leader in home study training courses.

One of the best things about Stratford’s Spanish as a Second Language course is that you can study at home at your own pace, which can be extremely helpful when learning a new language. Learning Spanish could help you in both your personal and professional life. More and more companies are in need of bilingual employees. This means that learning another language could help you work toward a new career or advance in your current career. Overall, Stratford’s home study course is an ideal way to learn the Spanish language skills that can help you communicate with millions of people around the world.

If you have an interest in learning more about criminal justice careers, then Stratford’s Criminal Justice program is for you! Through instruction on American government, criminal procedure, investigations, and more, students will be well informed on the important fundamentals of this exciting career field as well as better understand the essential role of criminal justice professionals in our communities. Train at home in your spare time, using proven learning methods perfected by Stratford, an innovative leader in home study training courses. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way toward a rewarding, new career!

Professional private investigator training is essential for anyone who wishes to obtain a private investigator job working for themselves, private firms or agencies. With Stratford’s Private Investigator training course, you can gain the knowledge and skills you need to start a rewarding and adventurous new career.

Private investigators uncover critical information that can locate lawbreakers, find missing persons, conduct surveillances and more - and this course can help you get started. Stratford’s unique program allows you to train at home, in your spare time using our proven distance education methods. Here is your chance to earn an attractive salary while enjoying interesting and challenging work.

Start exploring a career in forensic science with Stratford Career Institute. Train at home in your spare time, using proven learning methods perfected by Stratford, an innovative leader in home study training courses.

Stratford is an ideal choice for busy individuals who are searching for affordable security training and education in the police sciences. Backed by proven distance learning methods, Stratford’s Security/Police Sciences course can help prepare you for a moneymaking career in law enforcement, crime prevention, corrections, probation, retail security, juvenile justice and private security. Created by professionals, this course can teach you about law enforcement, retail, commercial and industrial security, investigative responsibilities, surveillance systems and much more. The best part is that you can study at home in your spare time. In as little as six months, you could be well on your way to a rewarding, new career!

Stratford’s Legal Assistant/Paralegal course can help you learn how to perform vital tasks that contribute to our legal system. Our comprehensive curriculum covers a broad range of topics, some of which include civil litigation, criminal procedure and legal writing. The best part is that you can study at home in your spare time. Before you know it you could be well on your way to a rewarding, new career in the exciting legal world. Get started today!

Stratford’s Fashion Merchandising and Design course covers a wide breadth of subjects including the clothing and textile industries, fibers, design elements, color, fit, fashion advertising, retail opportunities and much more. Don’t miss your chance to earn an attractive salary while expressing your creativity and eye for styles and trends. Enroll today and in is as little as six months you could be working alongside fashion professionals at a clothing manufacturing company, retail boutique or other professional fashion environment.

Enjoy a flexible and financially rewarding career as a real estate appraiser with help from Stratford Career Institute. Our comprehensive Real Estate Appraiser Course allows you to learn the essentials of this in-demand field at home, in your spare time. Developed by professional real estate appraisers, our course employs proven learning methods perfected by Stratford, an innovative leader in distance learning. You can get practical business career training on the latest principles and practices utilized by today’s real estate appraisers.

As a student in Stratford’s Natural Health Consultant course, you can get in-depth alternative therapy training covering a variety of subjects including digestive health, herbal remedies, counseling skills and much more. As with all of our distance education programs, our Natural Health Consultant curriculum was developed by professionals who know just what you need to succeed in the growing homeopathic field. If you’ve always wanted to help people improve their health and get more out of life, Stratford’s at home Natural Health course is your ideal choice.

With Stratford Career Institute’s Electrician course, you to train at home in your spare time. Developed by professionals, our Electrician training program curriculum is comprehensive and practical. Topics include residential, industrial and commercial wiring, lighting, circuits, panel board selection, cooling & heating systems, safety and much more. Whether you want to attain an entry-level position, learn more about do-it-yourself projects, or further your education through an apprenticeship, our innovative Electrician course can put you on the path toward success.

Through Stratford’s Drafting with AutoCAD® correspondence course, you can gain the skills that could put you working alongside engineers, surveyors, scientists and architects. As a drafting student, you can learn how to prepare technical drawings, use drafting technology, develop design strategies and create solutions. From architectural drafting to sheet metal layout, our AutoCAD® training course can prime you for a challenging new career. The best part is that you can train at home in your spare time. As a bonus, students receive a drafting kit and AutoCAD® software!

Unlike other plumbing schools, Stratford lets you study plumbing basics at home! Our in-depth course offers instruction that can be helpful for a number of do it yourself plumbing projects, or help you take the first steps in learning more about how to become a plumber. Students learn about pipefitting, tools, water systems, safety regulations, fixtures and much more! In as little as six months, you could be well on your way to an exciting, new career.

Get your career into shape with fitness and nutrition education from Stratford Career Institute. If you love a healthy lifestyle and want to share your passion by helping others, a job in nutrition and fitness may be for you. Our distance learning Fitness and Nutrition course can put you on the path to some of the hottest careers today.

When you enroll in Stratford’s Fitness and Nutrition Education course, you can gain marketable skills that can help you land a job at a private health club, fitness facility or work on your own as a fitness instructor or personal trainer! With Stratford, you can get high quality fitness and nutrition education right in your own home, in your spare time, without disrupting your current job or family responsibilities.

Enhance your skills or start toward a new moneymaking career with a Computer Training diploma from Stratford Career Institute. Study at home in your spare time, using proven training methods perfected by Stratford, an innovative leader in distance learning. Stratford’s Computer Training course offers comprehensive career training in all key aspects of computer operation, including: Understanding Computer Systems, Hardware, Memory, Troubleshooting Problems, Word Processing, Presentations and Slide Shows, The Internet, Using the Windows XP Operating System and much more!

Stratford’s PC Repair course is a distance learning program, meaning that unlike traditional computer repair training courses, you can study at home, in your spare time. There are no courses to attend, so there is no disruption to your current employment or family life. In as little as six months you could be earning an attractive salary while enjoying the long-term stability of an in-demand technical expertise. Whether you want to start a new career or simply want to save money by learning how to fix your own computers, our PC Repair course can help you reach – and exceed - your goals.

Unlike a traditional computer programming school, Stratford’s computer programming training course allows you to learn at home, in your spare time. In as little as six months you could be prepared for an exciting, well-paying job at professional firm or agency. Whether you are a beginner or want to expand your current proficiencies, our Computer Programming course can help you learn the fundamental programming skills required for some of today’s most in-demand jobs.

Stratford's at-home career training course could help you learn valuable skills for a variety of hotel and restaurant management jobs. Our comprehensive curriculum can help you gain practical knowledge on a number of hotel and restaurant management jobs. The best part is that you can study at home in your spare time. This means your studies don’t have to interfere with your current job or busy schedule. Start expanding your knowledge today to work toward an exciting new career in professional hotel and restaurant management.

Stratford’s Travel and Tourism course is your one-way ticket to an exciting new career in the travel industry. As a low cost, flexible alternative to conventional travel agent schools, you can study at home, in your spare time, without disrupting your current job or family life. Our innovative distance learning curriculum was created by tourism and travel professionals who have real-world industry experience.

You can gain in-depth knowledge on corporate travel, leisure travel, ticketing, trends, regulations and much more. If you are an aspiring travel agent, our distance learning school can be your passport to success!